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Likmez: First FDA-Approved Liquid Option of the Antibiotic Metronidazole

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Indicated for the treatment of trichomoniasis in adults, amebiasis in both adults and pediatric patients and anaerobic bacterial infections in adults, Likmez is available as an oral suspension, with each 5 mL containing 500 mg of metronidazole.

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Wainua (Eplontersen) Now FDA-Approved for Rare Disease ATTRv-PN

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Wainua is the only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of ATTRv-PN that can be self-administered via an auto-injector. Approval of Wainua represents a meaningful advancement in treatment, one that gives those who are living with transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy help managing the disease,” said Michael J.

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Gilead wins patent battle with US government over HIV PrEP drugs

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While the government said that Gilead secured its PrEP approvals only after CDC’s research on the topic, the company stated that there already were published materials on the potential use of antiretroviral therapies as PrEP prior to this. Gilead markets both Truvada and its successor Descovy.

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Izervay Becomes Second FDA-Approved Drug for Geographic Atrophy

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The FDA approval of Izervay is great news for the retina community and our patients suffering from geographic atrophy,” said Arshad M. Izervay contains avacincaptad pegol sodium, an effective complement C5 inhibitor. How Does Izervay Work?

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Adzynma Wins FDA Approval as First Treatment for Ultra-Rare Blood Clotting Disorder cTTP

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Adzynma is a an ERT containing purified recombinant form of the ADAMTS13 enzyme administered to boost levels of the deficient enzyme in patients with cTTP. Today, we are proud to further support the rare disease community by delivering Adzynma as the first FDA-approved therapeutic option for people with cTTP.”

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Avillion, AstraZeneca asthma rescue treatment given FDA approval

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Airsupra (PT027), a new asthma rescue treatment developed by AstraZeneca (AZ) and development partner Avillion, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Additionally, under its 2018 agreement, Avillion had regulatory responsibility, including filing the New Drug Application (NDA) through to FDA approval.

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FDA Approves Rebyota as First Fecal Microbiome Therapy for Recurrent C. Difficile Infection

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Related: Nestlé to Market Seres’ Oral Microbiome Drug for C. As the first FDA-approved fecal microbiota product, (the) action represents an important milestone, as it provides an additional approved option to prevent recurrent CDI,” said Peter Marks, director of the agency’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER).